New T43p 2687D5U - additional screw and fingerprint scanner

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ionak · #1 Post by **ionak** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 5:00 am

I just got my new T43p 2687D5U and I have a few questions:

I got a single screw in a small plastic packet. This came along with another packet containing 2 additional trackpoint. Could anyone tell me what this screw is for?

I seem to take quite a number of attempts at swiping my finger over the fingerprint scanner before it recognises me. Has anyone else faced similar problems or does everyone who has a finger print scanner find themselves in a similar situation? Am I just not running my finger over the scanner correctly?

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks.

#2 Post by **GomJabbar** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 5:26 am

I believe the spare screw is for securing your hard drive.

IBM/Lenovo just released an update to the fingerprint software that reportedly works better. Go to Start > All Programs > ThinkVantage > Software Installer. While online, Software Installer will show you all available updates for your ThinkPad. You choose what you want updated. Software Installer works very well.

cj3209 · #3 Post by **cj3209** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 8:38 am

Actually, I think the screw is for securing the Ultra Bay Port (DVD/CD drive, extra battery, secondary hard drive, etc.).

#4 Post by **GomJabbar** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 9:04 am

cj3209 wrote:Actually, I think the screw is for securing the Ultra Bay Port (DVD/CD drive, extra battery, secondary hard drive, etc.).

You're probably right. I was just speculating, as I've seen so many used laptops with the hard drive screw missing.

Scorpiontico · #5 Post by **Scorpiontico** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 9:32 am

could you fellas please tell me what is the part number for the multibay screw (for a t43)

?

my t43 266872u didnot come with it so i hope ibm will send me one if i request it.

thanks.

cj3209 · #6 Post by **cj3209** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 3:28 pm

Mine says it's P/N: 91P8567. The screw is not a regular screw; it looks like you would need a hex-driver (allen wrench...?).

Scorpiontico · #7 Post by **Scorpiontico** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 6:29 pm

thanks a bunch.... i know this is been asked alot but i dont seem to find my answer that easy on the search, could you guys tell me the exact part number for the thailand keyboard (the best one for t43s) please?

thanks so much.

ps:thailand keyboard still the best one for t43s, right?...if not please do let me know.

Scorpiontico · #8 Post by **Scorpiontico** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 12:14 am

Scorpiontico wrote:thanks a bunch.... i know this is been asked alot but i dont seem to find my answer that easy on the search, could you guys tell me the exact part number for the thailand keyboard (the best one for t43s) please?

thanks so much.

ps:thailand keyboard still the best one for t43s, right?...if not please do let me know.

anyone please!!!

New T43p 2687D5U - additional screw and fingerprint scanner

New T43p 2687D5U - additional screw and fingerprint scanner

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